CSX Announces Leadership Changes to its Legal Organization
CSX announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Nathan Goldman will retire on January 1, 2025, after 21 years with the company. Michael Burns, who has served CSX for 18 years, will be promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer effective January 2, 2025. Burns will oversee legal and regulatory affairs, corporate secretary's office, risk management, police and infrastructure protection, environmental and hazmat, and audit functions. Prior to this promotion, Burns served as vice president and general counsel, having joined CSX in 2006.
CSX ha annunciato che Nathan Goldman, Vice Presidente Esecutivo e Chief Legal Officer, si ritirerà il 1° gennaio 2025, dopo 21 anni di servizio presso l'azienda. Michael Burns, che ha lavorato per CSX per 18 anni, sarà promosso a Vice Presidente Senior e Chief Legal Officer con effetto dal 2 gennaio 2025. Burns avrà la responsabilità degli affari legali e normativi, dell'ufficio del segretario aziendale, della gestione del rischio, della polizia e della protezione delle infrastrutture, delle questioni ambientali e dei materiali pericolosi, oltre alle funzioni di audit. Prima di questa promozione, Burns ha ricoperto il ruolo di vice presidente e consulente legale, avendo iniziato a lavorare in CSX nel 2006.
CSX anunció que Nathan Goldman, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director Legal, se retirará el 1 de enero de 2025, después de 21 años en la empresa. Michael Burns, quien ha trabajado en CSX durante 18 años, será ascendido a Vicepresidente Senior y Director Legal a partir del 2 de enero de 2025. Burns supervisará los asuntos legales y regulatorios, la oficina del secretario corporativo, la gestión de riesgos, la protección de la infraestructura y la policía, así como los asuntos ambientales y de materiales peligrosos, y las funciones de auditoría. Antes de esta promoción, Burns ocupó el cargo de vicepresidente y asesor legal, habiendo ingresado a CSX en 2006.
CSX는 Nathan Goldman이 21년간의 회사 생활을 마치고 2025년 1월 1일에 은퇴할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 18년 동안 CSX에서 근무한 Michael Burns는 2025년 1월 2일부로 고위 부사장 겸 법무 담당자로 승진할 예정입니다. Burns는 법률 및 규제 업무, 기업 비서실, 위험 관리, 경찰 및 인프라 보호, 환경 및 유해 물질, 감사 기능을 감독하게 됩니다. 이번 승진 이전에 Burns는 부사장 겸 법무 담당 변호사로, 2006년부터 CSX에서 근무했습니다.
CSX a annoncé que Nathan Goldman, Vice-président exécutif et directeur juridique, prendra sa retraite le 1er janvier 2025, après 21 ans au sein de l'entreprise. Michael Burns, qui a servi CSX pendant 18 ans, sera promu au poste de vice-président senior et directeur juridique à compter du 2 janvier 2025. Burns supervisera les affaires juridiques et réglementaires, le bureau du secrétaire général, la gestion des risques, la protection des infrastructures et de la police, les questions environnementales et de matières dangereuses, ainsi que les fonctions d'audit. Avant cette promotion, Burns était vice-président et conseiller juridique, ayant rejoint CSX en 2006.
CSX gab bekannt, dass Nathan Goldman, Executive Vice President und Chief Legal Officer, am 1. Januar 2025 nach 21 Jahren im Unternehmen in den Ruhestand treten wird. Michael Burns, der seit 18 Jahren bei CSX ist, wird zum Senior Vice President und Chief Legal Officer mit Wirkung zum 2. Januar 2025 befördert. Burns wird die rechtlichen und regulatorischen Angelegenheiten, das Büro des Unternehmenssekretärs, das Risikomanagement, den Schutz der Infrastruktur und der Polizei, Umwelt- und Gefahrgutangelegenheiten sowie die Prüfungsfunktionen überwachen. Vor dieser Beförderung war Burns Vizepräsident und General Counsel und trat 2006 in die CSX ein.
- Smooth leadership transition with internal promotion ensuring continuity
- New CLO brings 18 years of company experience to the role
- Expanded scope of responsibilities under new CLO including risk management and audit functions
- Loss of experienced executive with 21 years of company knowledge
Nathan Goldman to retire, Michael Burns named SVP and Chief Legal Officer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX (NASDAQ: CSX) today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Nathan Goldman will retire from the company on January 1, 2025. Michael Burns is promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer effective January 2, 2025.
Nathan Goldman retires from CSX after a distinguished 21-year tenure with the company. Goldman's leadership was pivotal in steering the transformation of the business and the transition of three CEOs in eight years, serving all three leaders and the Board of Directors with confidence.
“Nathan’s contributions to CSX have been highly valued, and his expertise and dedication have been instrumental to our organization. His leadership will leave a lasting legacy, having developed the best group of legal, regulatory and compliance professionals in the industry. We are grateful to Nathan for his outstanding service and wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement,” said CSX president and CEO Joe Hinrichs. “With 18 years of dedicated service and extensive experience with the company, Michael’s promotion to chief legal officer will bring invaluable insight and stability as we advance our strategy to deliver profitable growth.”
In his new role, Michael Burns will oversee all of CSX's legal and regulatory affairs, the corporate secretary’s office, risk management, police and infrastructure protection, environmental and hazmat, and audit functions. He previously served as CSX vice president and general counsel. Since joining CSX in 2006, Burns has advanced through roles of increasing responsibility, initially focusing on employment and benefits law before assuming responsibility for the full law department and additional functions such as corporate secretary, risk management, and environmental and hazmat responsibilities. Prior to CSX, Burns practiced labor and employment law at a leading Indiana firm. He holds a bachelor's degree from Wabash College and a Juris Doctor from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
“This leadership transition underscores CSX’s commitment to growth and highlights our confidence in the exceptional depth of talent within our organization. We are fortunate to have an outstanding team of railroaders poised to harness our current momentum and propel us toward even greater success,” said Hinrichs. “I am grateful for the dedication of our team and excited about the opportunities ahead.”
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Contact:
Matthew Korn, CFA, Investor Relations
904-366-4515
Bryan Tucker, Corporate Communications
855-955-6397
FAQ
When will Nathan Goldman retire from CSX?
Who is replacing Nathan Goldman as CSX Chief Legal Officer?
How long has Michael Burns been with CSX?
What will Michael Burns' responsibilities be as CSX Chief Legal Officer?
